From Small Cool to A Big Shelter Mag is how we titled a post about Bart (known as Magnaverde on AT)'s announcement at our Design Meetup back in April that he was going to be included in an upcoming is...
Swedish site Alcro has a great inspiration gallery that's especially strong in the bathroom category. Clicking through, we found a few ideas, like storing extra towels high up in cubbies and using a...
No matter how hard we try, we can't get our dog to sit somewhere other than the bathroom rug. Can't find Wilbur (the Boston Terrier above)? Check the bathroom! Do you have a part of your house, pi...
Whitney sent us an email: I love the look of this table top and legs at IKEA. I've been looking for a unique (and cheap!) dining table for our apartment. Does anyone know if this would work for that? ...
Purple can be a tricky color to pull off, since it can lean towards warm (red) or cool (blue), and just a few degrees either way can cause it to clash with other colors. We really like seeing a warm...
Are you the kind of person who can choose paint colors like nothing else? Do you instinctively know the difference between a warm red and a slightly cooler version? Test your color IQ with this quiz...
We're well into the back to school season, with everyone moved into their dorms and classes in full swing. Students in the Montreal area may want to keep this reference on hand come next spring, whe...
Maybe they have spies, but we thought it was quite a coincidence that we received our very first ever Doctors Foster and Smith Just for Cats catalog in the mail this week. We'd never even heard of th...
The latest ReadyMade issue covers fashion ideas for home use. One of those concepts includes reusing belts that you no longer wear. Our favorite: the stunning woven stool seat, above left. Right, old ...
Take a phone book, computer monitor and the supplies above and you have yourself a great new craft project. Crafting?! In the office?! Click through the jump to see how to recycle your old phonebo...
Fred and Friends is just right for a not-so-serious Friday afternoon. Silly yet keeping an eye on design, the products are kitschy and cute. And while they are fun, they are also practical, so if you ...
Designed as "their own little getaway", this dog house is meant for use indoors. Hot or Not? Voting, price and link below:...
We know Jonathan Adler is a proponent of stylish dogs everywhere (see our pet bowl roundup here and Adler dog beds here). Now, a few new color combos have been added to the collection. Details below:...
This weekend, the Walker Art Center & the Minneapolis Institute of Arts co-host a serious Eero Saarinen retrospective via the National. Saarinen's work will come to life from infamous chair to Arch vi...
In West Town, a 9-year-old Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact is selling for $1,800 (about 60% of the going retail rate). The upholstery is "crepe," made from contract grade 100% recycled polyester. A...
Whether you are so sick of deer heads/antlers (faux or not) or still love the look for home, we think artist Jennifer Khoshbin's Handmade Wilderness series is worth a look. Khoshbin creates the deer h...
TGIF - Any Weekend Projects Planned?Hello to spinsLPs, oakland and brookeb21!...
Name: Jerad (Intern Architect/Contractor) & Jessica Foster (Registered Nurse)
Location: Prairie Village, Kansas
Size:1184 Sq. Ft.
Type: Mid Century Modern Drummond
Years Lived In: 3 come January
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Looking at British retailer Skandium's site today, we came across this sweet Scandinavian Modern apartment that's been decorated with clean-lined furniture and a few bold prints. Click below for ide...
The cover of this month's the latest Dwell magazine is graced by the architecture of Jamie Darnell out of Kansas City, Mo. A father of 2, husband and architect, Jamie turned his simple plan for a mo...
In case you're decorating a new bedroom, redoing an old one, or just switching out your sheets for fall, we thought we'd direct you to Macy's closeout items. Right now a wide selection of bedding, m...
Are you heading out to Division this weekend? We hope to - with 250 booths, over 300 artists and the addition of live music in the evenings, it sounds like a can't-miss event. To get ready, we've pull...
This coming Sunday in Kansas City you will have the ability to tour four homes that were all designed by the architects who live in them. Two of the homes are new and two are complete rehabs of hous...
We got this tip in our email yesterday from ideal bite. GreenMaid is a family-owned cleaning service in Chicago that uses only Green Seal certified products......
Yesterday, Sarah shared Degerkas' Black and White Mid-C Cats with us. We recently spotted another modern cat on Flickr, and we saw a bit of him on the Love Song for a Cat Post. See more of m.paolett...
Apologies for the janky phone photos, but we saw this 5 shelf Thomas O'Brien unit at Target, and have been wondering about our judgment ever since. We desperately need a bookshelf in our home office -...
Jennifer sent us an email: Do you know where I could find a table similar to the Corbett at Room and Board but wider (42" or more)? If you have any suggestions about places I should look I would be v...
It you've ever rented an apartment sight unseen, you know the fears that it'll turn out to be something like the photo up top. But the cons of renting without visiting first are generally much more ...
Back in April, we swore it would be at least a year until returning to IKEA. But the itch is back, based on our need of some basics and our desire to see what's new. One of those desires is a rug that...
Two islands offer seating and storage. An overhead steel rack keeps pots and pans reachable but out of the way.
Of course perfection can be a little bit off-putting, but a glimpse at Martha Stewart's...
With a mix of old, new, global, local and where-the-heck-did-she-find-that, this Bryn Mawr boutique earns that dubious local compliment: It doesn’t feel like it’s in Minneapolis…
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Although the AT reader jury was hung on the Wary Meyers wedding portraits, we have to show off the customized pet portraits. We love 'em. They're pretty, a little crazy, but totally sweet. In other...
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An Improbable Coincidence of Wants is a solo exhibition by Chicago artists The Franks, introducing new work "that explores the relationship of the deal...
In AT's classifieds, Jennifer in Pilsen is selling her Tokyo Pop sofa, originally purchased at Luminaire. Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, Jennifer says this piece is in great condition, has only been us...
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Paul Tuttle for Baker, George Nelson for Howard Miller...some big names designing for quality manufacturers. It's no surprise that these pieces have stood the test of time. ...
A couple of weeks ago we disected Ligne Roset's Mod Victorian roomsets for ideas, and today we're looking at another stellar example of this mishmash of styles that popped up recently on Yatzer: Cas...
With the holidays approaching, "home smells" seem to be a bit more in abundance. Not to mention smelly candles are a quick go to gift for a friend or new acquaintance. But when it comes right dow...
Some hip and happy stops from our travels around the design sites today...a modern take on political buttons, lime and yellow color story, keep calm and rock on and a portrait of a viewmaster. Jump b...
When it comes to choosing color schemes or cats, you can't go wrong with black and white! We know AT Reader Degerkas didn't pick her cats, Trip and Kaylee, based on whether or not they matched the f...
Sometimes it's nice to go look around at stores, even if you don't plan on buying anything. Not to see what you can or can't afford, but to pick up design ideas based on merchandising techniques. P...
We're big fans of vintage metal trays. They don't have the preciousness of ceramic objects, they're usually printed with fun graphic patterns, and they're easy to come by. Click below for a few ways...
Do you have allergies and pets? The LG Steamwasher may be able to help, with its exclusive Allergiene allergen reduction cycle. We read a bit about it and found that the effectiveness of the special...
After moving into our new home in April, there were several items left behind that we inherited. Most were in the garage and have come in quite useful: the rakes, ladders, bins and shelving we didn't ...
We're a sucker for pillows. They add such a finished look to any room and we are loving the elegant simplicity of Paper Cloud pillows. ...
Karen is looking for some upholstery cleaning advice: I bought this dining table in craigslist and i love it! The only problem is that it has some stains but not that major just some dirt in the chair...
One of our favorite love songs, and it's meant for a cat! The AT On: Housepets and Homelife post and readers' comments made us think of the Red House Painters song, Wop-a-Din-Din. Its lyrics exempl...
Since 1996, Dilly Lily has been serving Lincoln Park and beyond with flowers for special occasions and everyday additions to local homes. Sisters Christine and Melissa Gorman opened their shop with "f...
This is our biggest Midwest Scavenger yet. With so many midwestern towns to search through, we had a hard time leaving anyone behind. We have searched high and low for the best of the midwest, so c...
Designed by Jan Jakub Gontarczyk, the Kubagon Modular Square Chair is "an independent geometrical form that can serve many purposes." The joints are made from aluminum hardware, and the seats are re...
I saw my friend Evan at a wedding last weekend and he asked my opinion on what color to paint the bathroom he's been renovating - my first reaction: navy blue. I like its contrast with white, it feels...
A new arrival at Target: this atmosphere-bamboo pet bed definitely will take your pet's lounging to a different (more human?) level. Like a mini-papasan chair, this is one pet bed that would stake its...
For this stairway to cat heaven, a couple created a series of perches with regular old hardware shelves, brackets and Flor tiles. As seen on Moderncat....
We recently enjoyed a weekend getaway in a rented home in New Buffalo, Michigan. The house was great but it had nothing on this vintage oven/stove!
Recessed into the cabinetry, the antique appliance...
In Logan Square, a small vintage mod chandelier for $40. The seller says it is working and in good shape, just too small for their dining area. Jump below for links to this and more good finds:
Apar...
Back to dorm life or stuck with economic realities, we've been turning to Urban Outfitters website lately for some ideas. The only thing we ever bought for our home from UO was a set of window panels ...
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A bachelor pad designed by Joseph Sacco...ultra-luxurious, yes. Not a surprise, considering its location on the 28th floor penthouse of River North's Montgomery. Worth a peek for those of us living do...
West Elm's new catalog takes its cues from Shaker style. We've been fans of the clean-lined aesthetic of Shaker design for a long time, so we're happy to see its resurgence in mainstream stores as w...
Many of us don't have the luxury of spending more than a few dollars on our living spaces. Silly things like bills, food and doctor's appointments always seem more important. But who can resist add...
We received this dining room photo from Michelle Bradley of Bradley Hughes. The decor has such a dramatic feel - a bit glam (mirrored table and gold lighting), a bit dark and mysterious (deep blue wa...
Measuring just 13.5 inches wide, these narrow shelves by L.L. Bean are perfect for small spaces. If your apartment lacks a laundry area or utility closet, these can fit in between doors or in a tigh...
Apparently we have a thing for commercial bathrooms recently. Here's another retailers bathroom that we could see practical applications for in our own home. Click through the jump to see what we f...
Here's an idea we learned from Real Simple: using S-hooks to hang handbags, umbrellas, and other hard-to-store items in an entryway closet......
We can't find these anywhere in the US, but they seem to be pretty widespread in the UK. The design is a bed that hooks over the top of a radiator, offering kitty a place to lounge in comfy warmth. ...
Our cats deserve to have organic goods, too, which is why we love these organic hemp Woodland Friends catnip toys we found over at The Modern Pet...
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Sharon wants to know: Is there any way to hack Ikea's Knappa pendant lamp so that it uses a switch (instead of plugging/unplugging it)?
(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets pos...
This mobile is made of scraps of art paper at the DeSerres art supply store in Place Montreal Trust. It's absolutely striking, and a lot of visual bang for your buck....
"Where Spirit, Art and Energy Unite": All of Rozzet's mats are made from organic materials and designed with pattern and color in mind (unlike the standard yoga mat). Fabrics like wool, cotton, aloe, ...
I Like Ike - Mark Mothersbaugh Postcard Diaries 2007
Art & Design Events...
The One Show: Advertising + Design + Interactive
"This touring exhibition presents the world's best work in print, radi...
September 5, 2008, marked the 10th anniversary of Verner Panton's death and the launch of a new online archive devoted to his life's work. Best known for his plastic S-shaped stacking chair, Panton ...
Here's another lesson from Shelly, Mod Home Ec Teacher and queen of DIY - this time it's a tutorial on doing mock tufting of sofa cushions. Like most projects, it started with a problem to be solved: ...
This Saturday, if you're in the mood for some live home touring, check out the Seven Generations Ahead tour in River Forest and Oak Park.
The tour includes seven homes that have been committed to gr...
It's eleven thirty-five. Make that thirty-five minutes past eleven. Trust the Verbarius to spell it out for you. The ideal time-teller for lovers of text, it changes its syntax minute by minute....
What: One inch ceramic mosaic in cutesy pastel shades
Where: An Edgewater kitchen
When: Photos taken Friday, August 8 at 11:45 am
Why: This half-wall tile treatment might not be something we'd freshly...
Furniture, Decorative Arts and Works of Art AuctionSeptember Sales ... Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Furniture, Decorative Arts and Works of Art
Preview: September 9 10am-5pm
Auction: September 10 at...
In AT's Classifieds, Cherie in West Rogers Park has this storage unit for sale. Metal unit is barely used and would be a great, functional addition for a multitude of uses. Click below for details and...
The new issue of Metropolitan Home features an "Apartment Life" section showing some of architect Andrew Wilkinson's work. Along with presenting his redo of a 600 square foot apartment, he offers some...
German architect/engineer Werner Sobek's R128 and H16 homes are prefab with a twist. These structures aren't available through a manufacturer; they're custom homes designed using lightweight, modula...
This weekend we came across a list of the 25 Biggest Renovating Mistakes from HGTV. Some of the things that made the list were:
1. Ignoring Your Home's Style
2. Going too Trendy
3. Taking On Mo...
Modern, well-designed, good-looking, space-saving, smart....and really expensive. Now and then, we find ourselves praying to the IKEA or CB2 gods to deliver us a knockoff of an item and this table is ...
Having a pet can completely change the way you see your home, as we've learned from our new dog Otto. Since he's been with us, we've had to adjust our habits, and most of those adjustments have surp...
This weekend I was out and about checking out some Mid Century homes in the KC metro and came across this one. The house with no door. Click through the jump for closeups!...
London-based Studiomama created this amazing custom bookshelf from self-supporting oak planks. We love the sub-divided storage spaces, designed to house everything from books to shoes to speakers. T...
This design is somehow akin to the antler trend without being antlers, which is frankly a welcome breath of fresh air. The Maplemap Hanging Lamp is a sphere made up of lots and lots of paper maple l...
On a recent Target run we decided to try something new: products from the J.R. Watkins line of natural home care. We picked up the aloe and green tea liquid hand soap ($6.99 for 11 fl. oz.) and love i...
Lisa is looking for some cleaning advice: I've got some (potentially) lovely tile in my bathroom, I just can't get it clean! I don't know if it's original to the place or not (which would mean 1930's...
We looked at photo styling where fashion meets interiors a couple of times over the last week, at Bloomingdale's and in Real Simple. While we're on it, we just want to add one more. This one for Ant...
We'd rather never read again than cover up our books' covers and spines (okay, slight exaggeration). Although we don't like its concept, the look is intriguing. Meant for those books you're embarrasse...
We're new to the dog ownership club, having just adopted our first greyhound. Otto is a retired racer with a very sweet personality. To prepare for his arrival, we had to do some dog-proofing throug...
Feeling a little down-home these days? Tis the season for squeezing in a few more weekend outings and this weekend, the Country Living Fair takes place in Columbus. Amy Butler, Antiques Roadshow, plen...
Inexpensive pick-me-ups for students or homeowners who need to save their money for boring stuff like tuckpointing, this mod herringbone tapestry is on our love list. We often need versatility of a pi...
The weekend pet food run revealed some graphic pet portraiture. It's a simple way to immortalize our furred family in scrap plywood. Or for that matter, to inspire such silhouettes in card stock or wa...
It's nothing fancy, a unframed photo strip and a few push pins, but we love this idea of (cat) eye-level artwork. Who doesn't love dining under their own portrait?
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Two Room & Board Grace armchairs (with dark brown upholstery) are for sale at $400. each which is less than half of retail price. The seller is also offering free delivery in Chicago. Jump below for l...
Pet style from Calliope.com: Although there's no shortage of your favorite breed-themed items out there, Calliope offers a few basics with just a small touch of style. Just a little goes a long way fo...
This week on AT:Chicago our hottest posts were a mix of oldies but goodies and great new ideas for the home. Small Space Solutions from our own house tours topped the list, followed by 10 ways to use ...
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